Even as the rituals of Uttara puja ended, the Vajramushti Kalaga, which heralds the Dasara procession, began in the Savar Thotti. Two pairs of Jattis — Mysuru’s Manjunath Jetti - Channapatna’s Vidyadara…
Mysuru: After a 46-day strenuous routine of rehearsals and the final Jamboo Savari, Dasara elephants, their mahouts and kavadis moved back to their respective elephant camps this morning with a promise that…
Mysuru: Even as the world famous Mysuru Dasara festival concluded with Vijayadashami procession on Friday, it is estimated that over 35 lakh people took part in the 10-day celebrations. Speaking to SOM…
Mysuru: A video of Police officers and team, some of them dressed in white shirt and dhoti, stopping Golden Howdah-carrying elephant Arjuna for selfies during the historic Jumboo Savari procession has drawn…
Mysuru: As a routine practice, the weight of all the Dasara elephants were checked on Ayudha Puja day. Barring Prashantha, all the other 11 elephants have gained weight. The first-timer elephant Dhananjaya…
“I used to read a lot in the library from morning till evening. After fourth standard, I had left school telling that I know Kannada and I do not need to study…
Mysuru: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) said that the State Government is working on a plan to organise cultural events throughout the year in Mysuru to attract tourists. Addressing a press conference…
Mysuru: It was a rare feast as the magnificent cultural extravaganza unfolded at the Mysore Palace here yesterday signalling the culmination of the 10-day Dasara festivities, known for its grandeur and impressive…
Guv inaugurates Torch Light Parade Mysuru: Daredevil stunts on motorcycle and acrobatics by Indian Military personnel and Policemen, dazzling fireworks, fire cracker sound, laser light show at Torch Light Parade that held…
Mysuru: The jamboree with caparisoned elephants, cultural troupes and tableaux passed off peacefully without any untoward incident yesterday. City Police Commissioner Dr. A. S. Rao under the guidance of Home Minister Dr.…
Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Pourakarmikas swung into action from last night itself to clean the muck, garbage and the things lying around all along the four-kilometre Dasara procession route on Sayyaji…
Mysuru: The warning issued by the MCC Commissioner asking people not to climb on top of heritage and dilapidated buildings, hoardings and trees seems to have gone unheeded as many people had…
Mysuru: With the ten-day Dasara festival ending with the grand Vijayadashami procession yesterday, the KRS Dam and its Brindavan Gardens in Srirangapatna taluk is expected to see a huge jump in footfalls…
Mysuru: Even as the discussion is on to build a new airport in Mysuru or to expand the existing Mysore Airport to international-standard one, the special flight service between Mysuru and Bengaluru…
Mysuru: Following several incidents of sexual harassment as reported in the media and in various social media platforms, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said the State Government will review the conduct of the…
The 42 tableaux that took part in yesterday’s Dasara procession added more colour to the event, with every tableau earning praise from the huge crowd for its outstanding design and craft. This…
For the first time, a dignitary who inaugurated the Dasara festivities, spent all 10 days in the city, taking part in various programmes. Sudha Murty of Infosys Foundation, who inaugurated the festivities…
Mysuru: Tomorrow is Ayudha Puja and Dasara is a day after. The city, its main thoroughfares, Mysore Palace, government and private buildings are sporting a bridal look for the occasion and people…
Mysuru: The controversy over the treatment meted out to women and girls by unruly elements at the Open Street Festival on Oct.13 refuses to die down as more and more women have…
Mysuru: It was an altogether different world that was marked by colourful lighting explaining the history of Mysuru and Mandya, contributions of Wadiyars and people like Sir Mirza Ismail and Sir M.…
Mysuru: - The incessant rain did not deter the spirit of the gathering on the fifth day of ‘Yuva Dasara’ at Maharaja’s College Grounds here as Shirley Setia electrified the crowd with…
Jain Milan Main, Mysuru bags first prize Mysuru: cooking contest for members of Sthree Shakti Groups of city was organised at ‘Dasara Aahara Mela’ at Scouts and Guides Grounds here yesterday. The…
As the countdown to the historic Jumboo Savaari (Vijayadashami procession) begins, the Gaadhi (cushion) and Namdha (thick decorative rug) preparations have also begun. The Gaadhi acts as cushion to Arjuna, the lead…
Mysuru: The centuries old tradition of Vajramushti Kalaga will herald the Dasara procession on Oct.19. The tradition has it that when two Jattis wearing the Vajramushti wrestle and the moment the blood…
